New Six Flags Over Texas coaster breaks six world records
A message from: Six Flags Over Texas
A record-shattering new ride is putting Arlington on the global coaster map.
What you need to know: Six Flags Over Texas is marking its 65th anniversary with the debut of Tormenta Rampaging Run this season, a new coaster that breaks six world records. 😱
- Plus, the park's Memorial Day Sale is live, offering up to 50% off tickets and season passes, which include free parking and access to the region's best water park.
Before we get started: Six Flags Over Texas spans 212 acres and features more than 50 rides, 14 roller coasters, and world-class entertainment, making it a one-stop option for both adrenaline and downtime.
What's in store: One word — Tormenta. The only giga dive coaster in the world is in the park's new Spanish village, Rancho de la Tormenta.
Tormenta brings Texas-sized adrenaline and breaks six world records, including:
- Tallest Dive Coaster: 309 ft
- Fastest Dive Coaster: 87 mph
- Longest Dive Coaster: 4,199 ft
- Highest 95° Beyond Vertical Drop: 285 ft
- Highest Immelmann Inversion: 218 ft
- Tallest Vertical Coaster Loop: 179 ft
Other coaster highlights at Six Flags Over Texas include:
- New Texas Giant, the world's first steel-on-wood hybrid coaster that redefined the industry.
- Titan, the park's signature hyper-coaster with a massive 255-foot drop and high-speed spirals.
- Shock Wave, the legendary double-looping coaster known for its intense back-to-back vertical loops.
Even better: If Six Flags Over Texas is just the start of your summer plans, the Gold Season Pass gives you access to Hurricane Harbor Arlington, with over 40 rides and slides, updated food locations and luxury cabanas that make it easier to turn a hot day into a cool outing.
- 😱 Take the plunge on Dive Bomber, where a trapdoor floor drops riders into a near free-fall before sending them through a high-speed loop to the splashdown below.
- 🌊 Go head-to-head on Wahoo Racer, the multi-lane competitive mat racer.
- 🏖 Slow things down for a bit at the park's private cabanas to give the day a more relaxed, resort-style feel between rides.
The takeaway: Don't wait for the heat of the summer to plan your escape — secure your access to Six Flags Over Texas' record-breaking thrills.
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